Practical
Tuesday, 22 October, 2024
- 16:00 until 18:00
On Tuesday 22 October, VUB invites students and staff to join the film screening of Coral City.
Coral City is a documentary about coral reefs in Sri Lanka, based on the research of marine biologist and VUB professor Mark Kochzius.
The screening will be preceded by a short introduction. Afterwards there will be time for a Q&A with Marc Kochzius and others involved in the making of Coral City.
Registration is free but only for VUB students and staff. Places are limited!
Watch the trailer now !
About scientist Mark Kochzius
Professor Marc Kochzius teaches in VUB’s Biology programme and studies coral reefs around the world. For Coral City, filmmakers Charlotte De Cort and Camille Ghekiere followed him to Sri Lanka.
"Initially, they wanted to build the story around me, but after they met Kushlani Dissanayake, the local researcher I collaborate with, they found it more interesting to focus on her. That's a good thing, as it's no longer appropriate for us from the Global North to go to the Global South to conduct research without engaging with local scientists. The documentary now begins with Kushlani and her daughter, showing how closely their daily lives are intertwined with the sea. After that, it covers coral research in Sri Lanka."
The world needs you
This initiative is part of VUB's public programme: a programme for everyone who believes that scientific knowledge sharing, critical thinking and dialogue are an important first step to create impact in the world.
As an Urban Engaged University, VUB aims to be a driver of change in the world. With our academic edcuational programmes and innovative research, we contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations and to making a difference locally and globally.
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